Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

If the student is learning a science, they will be learning the same things whether it be an Ivy League, or some place as unknown as Kutztown University. If grad school is a probability, go to a cheaper school, save money, and do well on the GRE's. I'm so glad that I went to Kutztown instead of Penn State main campus. Cheaper, and smaller classes with high quality science teachers.

The advice I would give is to go with your initial instinct. Take into account your parents' opinions, but ultimately, only you know what will make you happy. You will know he right school when you see it. When I first stepped foot on my campus I knew it was the school for me. Of course academics are always important, but this is the place you will be living for the next four years of your life. This place will be your new home, so make sure it's the right place for you.

Visit the school. Talk to the students. Take the tour but also check out student reviews of teachers in the department you want to choose. Remind your student that if they aren't happy, they can always change schools, it's not a total commitment.

The best thing I can tell perspective students, and their parents, is to think long and hard about the type of school you could imagine yourself or your child spending the next several years at. It is a huge decision and can be a bit overwhelming at times, but you will really be thankful for all the thought you put into this decision when you find the perfect school for you. When you go to college, it's important to get out there and meet people. The best way to do this is to get involved in activities and organizations. You'll get to meet many new people who are all going through these new, and sometimes scary, experiences with you. You can also meet upperclassmen who can help you better understand things in your classes and around campus. All these people will help make these next few years the best they can be. One last bit of advise - always make sure to do what needs done for your classes, but when all your work is done, get out there and have fun! You'll be thankful you did when you look back on all those years of memories.

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To follow their hearts and go with their dreas. College is a great expericen that you don't want to let slip by due to some wrong decision. Take the time and weigh all options.

To make the most of a college experience is to become involved. Your college experience is what you make of it so make it a good one. You don't want to miss out on so many opportunities that may never come your way again. Get involved and meet new people. Stay positive and focused and treat every class as if it is your major. Don't become discouraged from negative people around you. Keep your eye on the prize and befriend your classmates, teachers and advisors. Everyone wants to help because everyone needs a little help now and then. Don't be afraid to say hi and make your experience as full as you can!

Do your research. Don't put so much emphasis on cost if it takes away from academic and social experiences.

I found when looking for the right school that Kutztown University picked me. I had visited many other schools but the minute I walked onto the KU campus I knew I was in the right place. Visit as many schools as you can to get the right feel for each one and you will find that your decission will come easy. Making the most of the college experience is all about balance. You have to beable to balance your education and social life just right to have the greatest time of your life. I treat school as a 9-5 job every single day. Once five o'clock rolls around I punch out and have the time of my life. 40 hours a weeks is more then enough time to be successful. Take college seriously but not to seriously take time to stop and look around and obsorb your surroundings. Meet someone new, join a club, or try out for a sports team. Have the time of your life but remember why your there.

When I first started college, I was very apathetic. About everything. I knew I had to strike while the iron was hot, as far as education goes, however, I didn't know what I wanted to do with life. I was at a very stationary point in my life, and I tried to resist change as hard and as long as possible. I feel this attitude is very common among first year students, but you have to find it in yourself to overcome this. Not only my social life, but my grades suffered from this attitude as well. In order to find that perfect karma, you have to sacrifice a little bit of your humility. Go to events sponsored by the school, join clubs that interest you, and most importantly keep an open mind. You may feel like you don't fit in or that you don't belong, but force your place, your niche, into your school. Everyone does it, and you'll be better for it in the end. I feel that once you have a sense of belonging, everything else just follows suit. Good luck!